Occasionally, the Society awards a PhD Student Paper Prize to recognise strong research published in its four peer-reviewed journals. This prize is given selectively and is not open to applications or nominations.

The PhD Student Paper Prize highlights research that demonstrates academic rigour and makes a meaningful contribution to its field. It is awarded to a doctoral researcher whose work forms an important part of a published journal article, acknowledging the role early-career scholars play in advancing knowledge.

By publishing in a peer-reviewed journal, the recipient has demonstrated the ability to engage with complex ideas, respond to feedback, and communicate findings to an international audience. The prize serves as a reminder that valuable research can come from any stage of an academic career.